S.H. 56 over Negro Creek
FairOkmulgee County, Oklahoma · 15.35 E Okfuskee C/L · Structure no. 271630000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 297 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S.H. 56 over Negro Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.H. 56 over Negro Creek in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S.H. 56 over Negro Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is S.H. 56 over Negro Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does S.H. 56 over Negro Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is S.H. 56 over Negro Creek?
The structure is 297 ft (90.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S.H. 56 over Negro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.